Radiothon Donations Top $100,000 1/7/05 (VOCM News)
The VOCM/Red Cross Hands of Hope Radiothon in aid of tsunami victims in south Asia has been crowned a major success. The tally so far has reached $105,500. Michelle Myrick of the VOCM Cares Foundation says it has been an incredible show of support from Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Al Pelley of the Canadian Red Cross says this is the largest disaster that the international organization has ever responded to. The VOCM Cares Foundation started the ball rolling with a donation of $1000. There was also a contribution in recognition of the members of one family who were victims of the 1929 tsunami on Newfoundland's south coast. The MHA for Placentia and St. Mary's, Fabian Manning, also pledged $3,500 on behalf of the P-C caucus in the House of Assembly. Manning says VOCM is to be commended for taking on this initiative. Other MHA's also made pledges in the range of $100 each. Staff Sergeant Roy Hill announced a commitment of $4,300 on behalf of employees of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The VOCM/Red Cross Hands of Hope Radiothon in aid of tsunami victims in south Asia has been crowned a major success. The tally so far has reached $105,500. Michelle Myrick of the VOCM Cares Foundation says it has been an incredible show of support from Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Al Pelley of the Canadian Red Cross says this is the largest disaster that the international organization has ever responded to. The VOCM Cares Foundation started the ball rolling with a donation of $1000. There was also a contribution in recognition of the members of one family who were victims of the 1929 tsunami on Newfoundland's south coast. The MHA for Placentia and St. Mary's, Fabian Manning, also pledged $3,500 on behalf of the P-C caucus in the House of Assembly. Manning says VOCM is to be commended for taking on this initiative. Other MHA's also made pledges in the range of $100 each. Staff Sergeant Roy Hill announced a commitment of $4,300 on behalf of employees of the RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador.